Learn Mandarin Chinese
Learn Mandarin Chinese with our lunch time and evening language classes.
Explore our Mandarin Chinese language short course
If you are interested in China's profound culture and booming economics, or simply want to embrace the challenge of a new language, learning Mandarin Chinese will open doors to exciting opportunities.
You will be taught by well-qualified experts in a friendly, supportive and fun environment. You can benefit from engaging and dynamic materials with a focus on the spoken language. You’ll have access to online learning resources which you can explore at your own pace.
Join a welcoming environment that will make learning Mandarin Chinese enjoyable and memorable.
See our available Mandarin Chinese courses by study level below, with information about course length, start dates, fees and whether they’re open for enrolment.
You can also find out more general information about our courses, including which study level is right for you, details about your learning experience and what facilities are available.
- Level 1 – Beginners
Days, time and mode Start date End date Duration Fees Enrolment Thursdays, 6.30pm-8pm (in-person) 8 Oct 2026 22 Apr 2027 20 weeks £362 (£332 conc.) Open - Level 2 – Elementary
Days, time and mode Start date End date Duration Fees Enrolment Wednesdays, 6.30pm-8pm (in-person) 7 Oct 2026 21 Apr 2027 20 weeks £362 (£332 conc.) Open - Level 3 – Intermediate
Days, time and mode Start date End date Duration Fees Enrolment Tuesdays, 6.30pm-8pm (in-person) 6 Oct 2026 20 Apr 2027 20 weeks £362 (£332 conc.) Open
Terms and conditions
If you’re thinking of enroling you should read our full terms and conditions first.
Contact us
Use our enquiry form if you have a question about any of our language short courses.
You can also email languageshortcourses@sussex.ac.uk or call +44(0) 1273 872575.
School of Media, Arts and Humanities Office
Arts A07
University of Sussex
Brighton
BN1 9RH